Open Access4Kids.Org: topical, searchable, and safe Internet-based resource for children and youth
Author(s) -
Melanie A. Bacon,
Leslie Blood,
Marilyn Ault,
Doug Adams
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
education libraries
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2376-8711
pISSN - 0148-1061
DOI - 10.26443/el.v31i3.262
Subject(s) - the internet , resource (disambiguation) , variety (cybernetics) , world wide web , internet privacy , educational resources , literacy , business , multimedia , computer science , political science , psychology , computer network , pedagogy , artificial intelligence , law
4Kids.org is an online resource with an accompanying syndicated print publication created to promote safe access to websites and technology literacy. 4Kids.org, created by ALTEC at the University of Kansas in 1995, provides a variety of Internet-based activities as well as access to a database of websites reviewed for educational content, appropriateness, and commercial-free content. This review presents many 4Kids.org features while highlighting aresource designed to provide young people in grades K – 5 with a safe and successful Internet experience.